used electric wheelchairs

There are close to 20 major electric wheelchair manufacturers in the market and each of this manufacturer is known for their distinctive features that they have built into their products. Pride mobility wheelchairs is one of the better known electric wheelchair manufacturer. Pride produces more than electric wheelchairs, it also manufactures Pride wheelchair scooters, Lift chairs and their Silver Star Lifts and Ramps. Pride mobility is known for building great electronics into their wheelchairs and this translates to better user experience. As the cost of new Pride Electric Wheelchairs can cost $3000 to $4000, there are dealers who specialize in buying back used electric wheelchairs Pride Wheelchairs and reselling them. Used Pride Electric Wheelchairs only cost less than half the price of new ones.

Range of Pride Electric Wheelchairs

Pride mobility's standard electric wheelchair is the Quantum Rehab series. The Quantum rehab is recommended for its outstanding performance and durability. Within Pride Quantum Electric Wheelchair Rehab, there are the Q6 Series consisting of Q600/640/614/6000Z/6400Z/6400 and Q610.
The Mid Wheel Drive Series consists of 1103 Ultra and 1121 which are compact and highly maneuverable. This range of Pride electric wheelchair is suitable for outdoor use they look quite stylish.
Next is the Bariatric series which are have the most powerful motors for heavy wheelchair users up to 450 pounds. It is complimented with impressive electronics and seating systems. The models in the Bariatric series are 1420/1424/1650/600XL/6000Z HD.
Pride also produces Pediatric Series Electric Wheelchairs for kids. The Q610/600 and 6000Z are designed for outdoor lovers. It has been enhanced with additional torque to navigate tough terrains and slopes. It has superb climbing skills assisted by its smooth transitioning capability.
The last of the Quantum Rehab series is the Rear Wheel Drive Series R-4000 and R-4400.

Pride also has the highly popular Jazzy Electric Wheelchair series. Pride Jazzy Wheelchairs are very versatile and made for both indoor and outdoor use. It is also lightweight which makes it very portable for traveling. The Jazzy Elite and Jazzy Select 6 Models are the most well received.

All the used Pride Electric Wheelchairs should be certified before they are sold to new owners. Second hand Pride wheelchairs are repaired and cleaned up with old defective parts replaced. Buyers of old pride electric wheelchairs should look beyond the bargain price tags on the wheelchairs. They should test the wheelchair themselves to certify it is in working conditions. You should look out for pride wheelchair deals that are advertised by the dealers every now and then.

Electric wheelchairs have been a very useful device for those who are disabled or having difficulties walking on their own. They require the assistance of the electric wheelchair to help them stay mobile and move about on their own. Electric wheelchair is different from manual wheelchair in that it is powered by motors and do not require user interference. Motor powered wheelchairs have been getting more powerful and is able to climb steeper slopes than before. Moreover, the development of lightweight electric wheelchairs have greatly assisted the movement of the device and help to streamline it further.

Buying Used Electric Wheelchair Accessories

Despite the vast difference in performance between the electric and manual wheelchairs, the accessories used by both generally remain similar since the purposes they serve are the same. There is a vast array of cheap wheelchair accessories you can choose from depending on the needs of the wheelchair user:

Well designed Electric Wheelchair Trays - The trays serve an important purpose as it is where the wheelchair user can write and also place their meals on it for consumption. Most of the trays can be attached to your wheelchair with a swivel. Users can swing the trays up whenever they need to use. Some trays are foldable and can be easily kept in the side or back compartment of the electric wheelchair when not in use. The trays are either clamped to the wheelchair armrests or secured with tray straps and both methods are very secure and stable. The size of the trays are roughly half the width of the wheelchair seats and they are meant to be small and mobile, providing just enough space for the user. There are mega lap trays which is as wide as the width of the seats and you can place more things on it without them falling off easily. Electric wheelchair trays sell for around $200, however, old and used electric wheelchair trays can be sold for less than half the price.

Light Used Electric Wheelchair ramps - Sometimes, electric wheelchairs may reach a curb or a small flight of stairs where they have to overcome without any assistance. This is where the wheelchair ramps come in handy. They are developed to help wheelchairs climb staircases using a slope surface. Wheelchair ramp is a very useful accessory wheelchair user can bring around as you never know when you might need it. For electric wheelchair users, the weight of the ramp is negligible as they can be carried at the back of the wheelchair. It is tougher for manual wheelchair users as they have to bear the weight of the ramps. Fortunately, wheelchair ramps have become lighter and sturdier for users to bring around. Electric Wheelchair ramps retail for around $120. Used Electric Wheelchair Ramps can serve the same purpose and they cost only $50 which is a very good deal if you can find it during electric wheelchair accessory sale.

Electric wheelchair is an assistive device for the disabled or injured people as it is simple to control and gives its users more independence in moving around without the constant attention of caregivers. Electric wheelchairs are very useful devices and can last a long time, latest models of electric wheelchairs also come with various features and accessories such as lap trays and basket holders. There are only a handful of famous electric wheelchair brands in the world namely, Invacare, Pride, Quickie and Permobil. Permobil. You usually can find the local distributors of these electric wheelchair brands and visit their showrooms to try out the products before purchasing.

Our store also sell used electric wheelchair brands at competitive prices. We also provide wheelchair rental service for people who only needs to use the electric wheelchairs temporarily after an accident and their legs on cast. We have new as well as used electric wheelchairs for sale online. We also Sell Power Wheelchairs from brands like Quickie. If you have no more use for the electric wheelchairs after having fully recovered from the injury or changing to new wheelchairs, you can sell your old electric wheelchairs to us. Selling Electric Wheelchairs is very common nowadays as people want to cash in on their wheelchairs that are still in operating conditions instead of disposing of them. Most users even buy and sell electric wheelchairs within a few years of using it. Most electric wheelchair dealers have buyback schemes for wheelchairs in good conditions. The vendors will assess the state of the used wheelchairs can quote you a price they are willing to pay. The wheelchairs can be sold again or the parts within can be salvaged as spare parts.

Do remember to ask around for more quotes for your used wheelchairs before choosing the best price and benefits. In order to get the maximum price for your electric wheelchairs, we suggest you clean the wheelchair before bringing it to the dealer. You must also check if they accept your wheelchair brand since some of these dealers specialize in specific wheelchair brands only. They only want to buy back brands they have the specialist skills in so that it can retrofitted more efficiently, the spare parts will also be compatible with what they have in their inventory.

Electric wheelchair is an important part of life for wheelchair users who practically depend on it for mobility and self independence. Therefore, whenever problems occur with the electric wheelchairs, users are caught in a difficult position because they have to rely on their family members to bring the electric wheelchairs for repairing. Electric wheelchair repair service can be quite costly depending on the level of damage of the wheelchair. You can either bring your electric wheelchair to the dealer or call them for on-site support at your home. The latter will cost more and time consuming as the technicians may not have the necessary electric wheelchair parts to replace broken ones. They have to return on a second visit to fully restore your electric wheelchairs to operating state. All these unnecessary costs can be saved if you learn how to Self Repair Electric Wheelchair.

First of all, you must check whether the battery is new or old. Old batteries are identified by the oil markings at the connection point between the battery and the crocodile cable. What is most important is that the battery should not be leaking due to over use and bad maintenance. A leaking battery poses health risk to the wheelchair users and remember not to touch the liquid from the battery as they are acidic. In worst cases, bad management of the wheelchair battery can even lead to a fire hazard. Our used electric wheelchair online store ensures that all the wheelchairs we sell are replaced with brand new batteries and welcome all buyers to check themselves.

Secondly, you can remove the top cover circuit system to look at the circuitry inside and check for any loose connections or foreign items that should not be there. You should also take the opportunity to arrange the wires and ensure there is no overlapping especially with the integrated circuit board. Sometimes, the electric wheelchair may malfunction due to stray metallic materials interfering with the system.

Lastly, the joystick of the electric wheelchair may not be responding to your controls due to mechanical problems. As joystick is the main interface between the user and the electric wheelchair, we advise you to always keep a spare one at home so you can replace the faulty one immediately. You can buy a used electric wheelchair joystick as a spare as it is much cheaper and cost efficient. Meanwhile, you can send the damaged joystick for proper repair while still using the electric wheelchair with the spare joystick.

Electric wheelchairs has been a life transforming device since it was introduced decades ago. Wheelchairs started off as a manual device where a lot of effort is required by the user to push the two wheels themselves. If user has difficulties controlling the wheelchair, he or she will most likely require the constant attention of a caregiver who will push the wheelchair on their behalf. Therefore, the introduction of electric wheelchairs has been a pleasant welcome for wheelchair users as they are now able to rely on themselves and have a greater freedom of movement.

Factors to consider when buying Used Electric Wheelchairs
As the cost of new electric wheelchairs can cost between $1500 to $3000, there are people who are willing to pay less to get a used electric wheelchairs. Strictly speaking, electric wheelchairs have a lifespan of around 10 years, however, a lot of people dispose of their electric wheelchairs after 3 to 4 years thinking that the performance has deteriorated. These electric wheelchairs can be collected and refurbished where the damaged or worn out parts of the electric wheelchairs will be replaced. These used electric wheelchairs are as good as new once they have been maintained by our electric wheelchair technicians. Used Electric wheelchairs can cost on a fraction of the original cost of electric wheelchairs and have the functions as the latter. Users will not be able to tell the difference since most of the parts are replaced with new ones.

There are several factors to consider when buying used electric wheelchairs, you are advised to follow them to ensure that you are getting the best deals for your money. Before you purchase the electric wheelchairs, you can request to the seller to do an inspection of the electric wheelchairs and, if possible, do a test run of the device. An inspection of the electric wheelchair will only take 10 minutes but it will spare you any problems in the future.

Electric wheelchair is a major improvement over the traditional manual wheelchairs as it is now automated. The old manual wheelchair has been given an upgrade by adding motors to power the wheelchairs and batteries. The modern electric wheelchairs are packed with user friendly features and intuitive interfaces. It is also the reason why the latest electric wheelchairs are expensive and not affordable for the masses. If the user requires the use of a wheelchair temporarily, it is advisable to only rent the wheelchair for that short duration of time. There are many places where you can rent electric wheelchairs. You can approach the hospitals or homes for aged where spare electric wheelchairs are rented out for short periods of between two weeks to a month. We also have electric wheelchair rental service available in our store. Besides selling and buying electric wheelchairs, we also rent out both manual and electric wheelchairs at reasonable prices. Our electric wheelchairs can be rented for up to three months. Further discounts of 10 percent can be given if you were to rent for a longer period.

An electric wheelchair is made up of multiple electrical and mechanical parts that made this life changing device what it is. The electric wheelchair is developed in a modular form such that multiple parts can be removed and assembled seperately. When we buy electric wheelchairs from owners, we will assess whether to replace certain parts of the wheelchair and resell it again. If the electric wheelchair is too old to be sold, we will recycle some of the parts inside if they are still in working conditions. We put these Used Electric wheelchair Parts up for sale in our online store. They are very affordable and and we have cleaned them up thoroughly. We have Invacare electric wheelchair parts, Quickie wheelchair parts, Permobil wheelchair parts and more.

Electric Wheelchair Parts are usually subjected to constant wear and tear as they move around very often on rough surfaces. The more common parts of electric wheelchairs that requires replacements are the electric wheelchair wheels, the joystick controls, batteries, seats, and the leg and arm rests. We have recovered most of these electric wheelchair parts from older wheelchairs and polished them up before selling and low prices to the public. You can visit Power Wheelchair parts stores and select the most appropriate replacements for your electric wheelchairs. If you are unsure of the exact problems the wheelchair is giving you, you can bring the wheelchair to our engineers who will assess the wheelchair and recommend the parts that should be changed. We recommend that electric wheelchair users should always keep a spare set of the parts for electric wheelchairs in case there is a need to change them. For the spare set, it will be more economical to buy used wheelchair parts and keep them in an easily accessible place at home. You can look around for the cheapest wheelchair parts and compare against what we have to offer. When you purchase the parts, remember to ask for a manual or a demonstration from the seller on how to change the wheelchair parts yourself. Learning to do it yourself will save you time and money in the future. With these skills, you can better manage your electric wheelchairs.